Camps International Reviews

4.0 Rating 519 Reviews
76 %
of reviewers recommend Camps International
4.0
Based on 519 reviews
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3.1 out of 5
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Camps International are experts in sustainable student travel, offering life-changing school expeditions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Unit 10 Kingfisher Park Headlands Business ParkSalisbury Road
Ringwood
BH24 3NX

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Camps International 5 star review on 1st May 2024
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Camps International 5 star review on 27th November 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Please be aware this is for 14 - 18 year olds and they are grouped dependant of the expedition the school has selected and not by age. My son signed up to Impact in Cambodia with four other boys from his school who would all be 18 years at the time of travel. They had just finished their A’levels. Camps International put them with another group of 18 students who had just completed year 10. When I became aware of this in November 22, I contacted Camps International and asked if the boys could be transferred to a group similar to their age (we had already paid for half the trip) they said the groups had already been assigned. I asked for a refund and they refused this. We would not have signed up to the trip, if we new the other group would have been so young. Camps International came to the sixth form to talk about the expedition, not at any point did they speak about the age groups or is it in their literature or on their website. As it was a sixth form talk we assumed it would be with other sixth formers. My concerns that the group dynamics would be geared to the age of the majority. Camps International refused to acknowledge this. As they refused a refund, my son did go on the trip. He enjoyed the community work, however, the down time wasn’t what he had hoped for. Strict 9.00pm bedtimes, 18 year olds can regulate their own sleep, even if they have to be up at 6.00am. If you are a sixth former and want an adventure after leaving year 13. This is not the route to go down. My son left the group after 3 weeks and spent the remaining time exploring Cambodia and meeting other young adults.
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Posted 5 months ago
Very busy reccy visiting various Camps, Borneo staff were fantastic, kept us engaged with insightful information about Borneo with some treats to keep us going.
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Posted 5 months ago
Thank you so much for your five star rating of Camps International! We are very pleased that you found the hospitality from our Borneo staff to be fantastic and that they kept you engaged with insightful information about Borneo throughout your teacher inspection visit. We look forward to welcoming you and your students on expedition in the Summer of 2024. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 5 months ago
The staff inspection visit to Borneo was excellent. The trip was extremely valuable in preparing me for the trip in the summer
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Posted 5 months ago
Dear Nicky Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent inspection visit to Borneo. We're pleased you found the trip itself useful from a planning perspective - your students are definitely in for a treat next summer. We can’t wait to welcome you and the team out on expedition. If you need anything in the mean-time please get in touch! All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 5 months ago
Best time of my life would do anything to go back
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Posted 6 months ago
Dear Sofia Thank you for the excellent review, Sofia! We're so glad that you had a fantastic expedition with us. We're thrilled to hear that it was the "best time of your life" and agree that once you've been and visited our partner communities in Cambodia, you'll want to go back and experience it all again! All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
Last January, I brought a group of 50 students from Vietnam to Cambodia for a 5-day community expedition at Camp Beng Melea. We had a wonderful experience from being picked up from the airport, being transferred to camp, made to feel incredibly welcome and well-cared for to being involved in meaningful and sustainable community projects. In particular, the Camp leader Han was amazing. His care, passion and friendliness made us all feel humbled, comfortable and inspired. All of the staff were amazing, and I'm looking forward to leading our next trip there in a couple of months.
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Posted 6 months ago
Dear Mark Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Camp Beng Melea. We are truly delighted to hear that you and your group of students had a wonderful time with us. Your kind words about our staff, especially Han, have been shared with the entire team. It was our pleasure to ensure your stay was comfortable, welcoming, and meaningful. Recognition like yours truly inspires us to continue delivering exceptional expeditions with impact. We eagerly look forward to travelling again with us in a couple of months. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any assistance for your next expeditions. Thank you once again for your positive feedback. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
The BEST experience ever. I got to know so many people that I didn’t really know before so better, connect with people who I’d been friends with before and just come together as basically one big family. The staff were amazing, I don’t think any of us from team Heridia could’ve asked for anything more. Will, our expedition Leader was absolutely brilliant at what he did and we’re all so glad we got him :). For me, it has made me mature as well. It’s made me realise the simplicity of life and how hard it can be for people who are less fortunate than us here in the UK. It’s helped me become more aware of my surroundings and engaging in more things that can help me in the future. As your motto states: it was an “Ethical Journey with (MASSIVE) Impact”. Thank you so much camps for giving me this experience, I know I will definitely cherish those 4 weeks forever. Thank you :) Noah :) (I don’t know what photos they mean so I’ve put some of my favourites that I took 😃) (Also they’re all pictures of nature due to me not being sure if other members of team Heridia would be ok with their photos being sent)
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Posted 6 months ago
Dear Noah, Your words have touched our hearts deeply, and we couldn't be happier to know that your time with Camps International was the "BEST experience ever." Connecting with people and forming lasting bonds is at the heart of our expeditions, and it's heart-warming to hear that you felt like part of one big family. We're immensely proud of our dedicated staff, and we're delighted to hear that Will, your expedition leader, made such a positive impression. Their commitment to making each expedition memorable is truly commendable. Your reflections on personal growth and awareness are remarkable. It's indeed a transformative journey, and understanding the simplicity of life and the challenges faced by others is a valuable lesson. We're glad to hear that your experiences with us have inspired you to be more engaged and make a positive impact in the future. Noah, we're deeply honoured to have been a part of your journey, and we're grateful that you chose to share your 4 weeks with us in Costa Rica. The memories and connections you've made will be cherished forever. Thank you for the stunning photos you've shared with us (Do enter them into our Photo and Video Competition). We respect your consideration for your fellow team members, and we appreciate your thoughtful approach. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
Great staff, great location, loved the work and meeting new people
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Posted 6 months ago
Dear Harry Thank you, Harry, for your generous 5-star rating of Camps International! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time in Costa Rica and that our friendly staff played a role in making your experience truly amazing. We are equally thrilled that you had the opportunity to forge new connections during your expedition and found value in our sustainable project work. Your positive feedback is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional adventures and making a positive impact. We are excited to have been a part of your journey. Thank you for travelling with us! All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
The trip was great and well organised. It was an amazing experience. What I didn't like was the lack of support to fundraising, I was sold an idea that there would be a lot of support from my school and camps international, unfortunately that was not the case and there was 0 support especially from our school.
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Posted 6 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and felt the trip was well organised. Regarding your concerns about the lack of fundraising support, we are committed to offering ongoing fundraising assistance. We provide various avenues for support, including our Traveller Gateway, Facebook Fundraising Advice Group, informative blog posts, newsletters, and a team on hand to answer any questions or share ideas over the phone. It's disheartening to hear that we didn't meet your expectations in this regard. We also understand your disappointment with your school's lack of involvement in your fundraising efforts. We would encourage you to also communicate your frustrations with them. If you have any further suggestions on how we could have enhanced your fundraising experience, please do not hesitate to contact us at operations@campsinternational.co.uk. Your feedback is invaluable to us. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her trip to Cambodia, which has created lifelong memories for her. The exposure the students received to life in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge regime has already made an impact. It's these experiences that help shape young adults by providing a tangible understanding of human rights and guiding them on the right moral path.
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Posted 6 months ago
Dear Kendyl Thank you so much for your 5-star rating of Camps International! We're so glad your daughter had an enjoyable experience in Cambodia and was able to gain key insights into life under the Khmer Rouge regime. We strongly believe that it's through these hands-on experiences that help young adults form a better understanding of different cultures and become better citizens of the world. Thank you for travelling with Camps International. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
I had an amazing time on my expedition and I would highly recommend going on one of these trips to anyone else with the opportunity to do so. All the camps staff were super friendly and helpful. It was an incredible experience and I enjoyed experiencing and learning about different cultures in Borneo as well as learning about Borneo itself. It was also satisfying to see the project work we had completed by the end of the stay in a particular camp and know that the local community would benefit from it. Camps international was really helpful in providing resources to help me prepare for the expedition. The pre-departure meeting was informative and a good opportunity to ask any final questions, especially about travel money. I didn't have to contact Camps International with concerns at all.
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Posted 6 months ago
Dear Asha I'm glad to hear that you had such an amazing time on your expedition with Camps International in Borneo! It sounds like you had a truly enriching and rewarding experience. The positive feedback you've provided about the friendly and helpful camp staff, the opportunity to learn about different cultures and Borneo itself, and the satisfaction of contributing to project work that benefits the local community is wonderful to hear. It's also good to know that the resources we provided helped you to prepare for the expedition and that the pre-departure meeting was informative and a chance to ask those final questions. Thank you for sharing your feedback. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
All was fine but if you need any suport about visa or immunisation you need to find everything alone and also once you paid the fees you have additional cost around £1000 to pay for immunisation, equipment etc.
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Posted 6 months ago
Dear Nicola Thank you for providing additional information about your experience with Camps International. It's valuable to know that while the overall experience was positive you felt that you needed additional support with regards to applying for Visas and finding out more about on applicable Vaccinations for the expedition. While our Traveller Gateway has a lot of information with regards to where you are visiting, along with a handy map to take to your Travel nurse for latest guidance on vaccinations, it is feedback that we will take onboard to make sure that this information is easier to find within the expedition resources. We acknowledge that the visa application process can be frustrating, and it's important to note that the requirements and procedures may vary from one embassy to another. Due to these variations and individual circumstances, we may not always be able to offer specific guidance for every applicant. Our travel support team is however at the end of the phone to offer support to make this process as smooth as possible. We thank you for your valuable feedback. If there are any other recommendations you would like to share we would welcome hearing from you on operations@campsinternational.co.uk All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
Fantastic experience, really felt our expedition to Borneo was worthwhile. Camps International have really well-trained and helpful staff, both at home and abroad. Would highly recommend a trip with Camps.
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Posted 6 months ago
Thank you so much for the five-star rating Jacob! We are so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience on your expedition to Borneo with us. We really appreciate your kind words about our staff, both home and abroad. Thank you for recommending a trip with us - it is very much appreciated. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 6 months ago
Camps International expedition trek to Borneo with Impact which I embarked on in July 2023 was a life-changing experience and something I will never forget. It was so special experiencing the culture, climate and environment of Sabah, Borneo. The highlight of my journey was experiencing the cultures and taking part in the local community, with either project work or having the opportunity to engage with the children and locals. The setting and environment were beautiful in the Borneo jungle, with the river boat ride in the sunset. The journey had a significant impact on me that kick-started my career based on the passion I've always had for wildlife, conservation and preserving the environment. The experience of travelling across the globe has changed my life.
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Posted 7 months ago
Dear Lauren Your review made our day. These are the stories that keep us so motivated to continue doing what we’re doing, and we’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience on expedition spending time with the local community in Borneo and helping make a positive impact through sustainable project work. We delighted to hear that your expedition has kickstarted your career based on your passion for looking after the environment and our planet – we wish you the best of luck. We’ve passed on your comments to the team so they can enjoy the good vibes too. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 7 months ago
Camps are incredible. There was no point where we felt unsafe or unhappy.
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Posted 7 months ago
Thanks so much for your review Gabriele. We love getting feedback about our expeditions and take pride in ensuring that the challenges we introduce you to and the services we provide are as safe as possible. We are delighted that you had a happy experience and would like to thank you for joining us in Ecuador to help make a sustainable, positive impact. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 7 months ago
it was the trip of a lifetime, the best thing i’ve ever done and i’d 100% do it again
Camps International 5 star review on 15th September 2023
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Posted 7 months ago
Dear Isobele Thank you so much much for leaving us such a great review. We loved hearing that you had a trip of a lifetime and that you would do it all again. It was wonderful having you join us in Ecuador. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 7 months ago
Very professional and the whole expedition was carefully planned out and ran smoothly :)
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Posted 7 months ago
BIG RED FLAG by not allowing Google reviews?!! My 15 year old daughter has had the most amazing, life changing, experience this summer in Kenya! The Camps International team, while she was there have been nothing more than exceptional, and I cannot thank them enough! If your son/daughter and you, as a parent, want this experience, I would absolutely tell you to go for it! BUT...Please don't fall for the "Sales Pitch"! Camps International are NOT a registered charity, you will NOT be able to raise money as a charity, therefore fundraising becomes much, much more difficult than you think it might be! The "fundraising help team" will be there for you 100% until you've raised half of the none refundable £4000! Then, they're gone... no support, no replies while asking for help! If you're not a high earner and need to raise all the money, be prepared for a stressful 2 years! Have a look on Companies House on the Gov.com website and have a look at just how much money this "Charity" is making...take a particular look at the Director of this "Charity"! Side note... most of the kids my daughter went with were only there because their parents needed their children to "have this on their CV"... I think Camps International have totally lost the original ethos! Such a shame!
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Posted 7 months ago
Dear Parent Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that your daughter had a wonderful time on expedition this summer in Kenya. We will be sharing the lovely feedback to the team for making sure your daughter had a truly amazing experience. We would like to address your concerns in your recent review for the lack of fundraising support you experienced and would like to apologise for any frustration and stress this might have caused you. We strive to provide exceptional fundraising support, and it’s disheartening to hear that we fell short of expectations. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us identify areas where we can improve. We would also like to confirm that Camps International is not a charity. We’re proud to be a social enterprise – a successful business with philanthropic aims at our heart. Driving positive impact for the young people that travel with us, our community partners, and the planet remains our ethos. If you have any additional suggestions for how we could have improved your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at operations@campsinternational.co.uk All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 7 months ago
Camp International is exceptional and we would highly recommend it to anyone! Organised and authentic they allow children to be fully immersed in other cultures and grow as people. The team building and excitement built from the outset with fundraising events and pre-departure briefs but the life-changing adventure was beyond all expectations. The Borneo trip was incredible encompassing three different camp locations and a week scuba diving. The teams were welcomed into each community and camp where they undertook an array of volunteering projects from tree plantation to teaching in schools. Every day was structured, inspiring and fun. The team leader Hannah and the teaching staff were fantastic encouraging their independence yet fully integrated into the closely bonded team. Whilst experiencing such an incredible country, the expedition gives students a different view of life. On return, it is noticeable that their priorities change, the world seems accessible and their eyes have been opened to a more simple yet community rich way of life. The trip also gives them so much more confidence and resilience from the experience and long-lasting friendships built from the closely bonded team. Thank you so much to the teams organising, supporting and enabling and to the local communities who welcomed them into their lives.
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Posted 7 months ago
We are truly touched by your heartfelt review of Camp International and your Borneo adventure. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and kind words with us. Your feedback means the world to us, and we are thrilled to hear that your journey was nothing short of exceptional. Thank you also for your feedback about your expedition leader, we’ll ensure the feedback is shared with them and our communities in Borneo too. We’d encourage all travellers to stay connected with us, as we love to hear their stories and what they do with their newfound confidence and skills. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 7 months ago
My daughter had the most amazing time. Huge thanks to Dean and the teams in Borneo who were fantastic.
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Posted 7 months ago
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your 5 Star Review. We are delighted your daughter had a wonderful time on expedition. We will be passing on your lovely comments to Dean and the in-country team in Borneo. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 7 months ago
Thanks to everyone at Camps International for my daughter's once-in-a-lifetime Costa Rica experience. In particular, thank you to Matt, the Camps leader for Team San Hose, who we will never meet in person but whose leadership, care and injection of fun was really appreciated by our daughter - and in turn, us. This is our second experience of Camps International, 5 years apart and it has been just as smooth and easy. The only slight glitches being changes in team leadership late on and some confusion due to PADI and Traveller Gateway not 'talking' to each other. We highly recommend the Camps International experience to any young people with a sense of adventure and global community spirit. It's totally worth the hard slog of fundraising such large amounts.
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Posted 8 months ago
Taking the time to leave such a great review about your daughter’s Costa Rica expedition, has really made our day! It is great to hear that even 5 years apart you have had the same smooth and easy experience and we will be sharing this review with the entire team. We’ve also passed on your lovely comments and thanks to Matt for making sure your daughter had a safe and fun expedition. We would also like to thank you for recommending a Camps International Expedition and we hope your daughter has made memories to cherish. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 7 months ago
Camps International is rated 4.0 based on 519 reviews